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We've updated our news item with the final package artwork for each release

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced DVD ($29.98), Blu-ray/DVD Combo ($34.98), and 3D Blu-ray/DVD Combo ($49.98) releases of Silent Hill: Revelation for February 12th. As far as we know, the only extra material on any of these releases will be a digital copy of the film. We've attached the official package artwork for each of the releases below:

Synopsis

Quote: Return to a place of insanity and blood-curdling chills in this shocking sequel to one of the most surreal and gruesome horror films ever created. Heather Mason (Adelaide Clemens) and her father (Sean Bean) have always tried to stay one step ahead of the malevolent forces intent on their destruction. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, a dangerous revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her in a nightmarish landscape forever. Based on the hugely popular video game series and written and directed by Michael J. Bassett (Deathwatch), it's a psychological trip into absolute terror unlike anything you've ever known.

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The first three games and that Wii re-imagining were excellent, so it's kinda sad to see that the movies took the, "mindless fun," route. That is, the first one was pretty decent for what it was, but these movies really coulda been a lot more than they were. Which is the case with most video game adaptations, I guess.

My copy came in on Saturday. While I haven't had time to check everything out I did get through the first disc.

Picture is outstanding. There are no imperfections and film grain looks natural and pleasing.

Sound is extraordinary. Crystal clear and extremely creepy in the dark.

The commentary by Christophe Gans is fantastic. He is brutally honest about the film. It sounds like he does think the film is a failure but at least it is an intersting one. He also offers an excellent analysis of the horror and fantasy genre and where Silent Hill fits in. As well as that he makes a passionate argument for video games as art. One of favourite parts was his explanation for the long running length. He said he made it overlong so the studio would complain and he would be justified in removing the Sean Bean subplot. It backfired when the studio loved the film and decided to release it as is.

The commentary by producer Andrew Mason and editor Sebastion Pragnere is very good too. It mostly talks about production details but both participants are good humoured. Mason, in particular, spends most of the time pointing out flaws and failings and mocking them in comical fashion.

A PiP of the film without effects is a lot better than it sounds. The film hasn't been colour-timed either so for anybody interested in cinematography, production design and effects production - this is well worth your time.

There is another PiP of the behind the scenes footage. Again, this is a lot better than it seems as it is very detailed and scene specific. I recommend watching this one with the second commentary as that commentary is very scene specific too.

And that's it so far. If the second disc is anything like the first I'm in for a treat. If you're a fan of the film or just the imagery in general, it is well worth seeking out.

The French Collector's Edition of the first film is pretty awesome. It has (among other things) two PiP tracks. The first one lets you watch the whole film without any VFX and the second one is made up entirely of B-roll footage (AND is scene specific). Both tracks can be viewed full screen. Also, you get four different covers to choose from (Red Pyramid, Nurses, Janitor & cult members in gear), and the PQ on this release is the best available.

lee09 wrote: horrorfan25 wrote: lee09 wrote: horrorfan25 wrote: I remember REALLY enjoying the first but my movie taste at the time was pretty bad. With its ridiculously low rating on RT, I might wanna re-watch it just to see if my opinion still reflects on how I viewed it years back. That being said, despite the abysmal reviews, this actually looked half-decent. I'll give this a rent but that's about it.

29 something % is not ridiculously low guy.

Are you kidding? You do realize that means only 29% of the critics liked it, so 71% DIDN'T. That's quite a ratio if you ask me. I mean, if you're comparing it to most modern horror films, yeah, it doesn't seem too bad. But s**t, compared to the rest of the pack, that is a lousy score.

You do you realize nobody cares?

If no one cared what I had to say, they wouldn't have responded to it but thanks though. And clearly no one cared enough about what you have to say because they would've responded it to it by now.

bass88 wrote: Didn't the first film receive something around 29% on RT?

Haven't seen Revelations but from what I heard it is like a turd concealed in some jaw-droppingly beautiful packaging. Kind of like my feelings regarding the Max Payne movie. I usually watch it with the sound off.

P.S. Thanks Disciple. I never realised Gans did release a SE of Silent Hill (I knew he often promised it but I gave up after never seeing it mentioned anywhere). Have ordered the bluray and will be receiving on Monday.

Haven't seen Revelations but from what I heard it is like a turd concealed in some jaw-droppingly beautiful packaging. Kind of like my feelings regarding the Max Payne movie. I usually watch it with the sound off.

P.S. Thanks Disciple. I never realised Gans did release a SE of Silent Hill (I knew he often promised it but I gave up after never seeing it mentioned anywhere). Have ordered the bluray and will be receiving on Monday.

If you don't think 29% is low, then how about you eat only 29% of the food you normally eat and see how low that number is. I cannot believe somebody is arguing that 29% is not low. Yeesh.

That being said, I look forward to seeing this, if only because I retain good will from the first one. That's the magic of late capitalism: selling movies only by their relation to brands! Yay, I guess.

lee, you obviously DO care enough to have quoted horrorfan and then said what you said. personsally i don't care about or ever go to RottenTomatoes or it's ratings on movies but yes, 29% is very low. bottom line.

Horrorfan i hope you like this movie. i kindasorta-ish did. IMO it's not anywhere near as good as the first movie but it's still entertaining.

horrorfan25 wrote: lee09 wrote: horrorfan25 wrote: I remember REALLY enjoying the first but my movie taste at the time was pretty bad. With its ridiculously low rating on RT, I might wanna re-watch it just to see if my opinion still reflects on how I viewed it years back. That being said, despite the abysmal reviews, this actually looked half-decent. I'll give this a rent but that's about it.

29 something % is not ridiculously low guy.

Are you kidding? You do realize that means only 29% of the critics liked it, so 71% DIDN'T. That's quite a ratio if you ask me. I mean, if you're comparing it to most modern horror films, yeah, it doesn't seem too bad. But s**t, compared to the rest of the pack, that is a lousy score.

lee09 wrote: horrorfan25 wrote: I remember REALLY enjoying the first but my movie taste at the time was pretty bad. With its ridiculously low rating on RT, I might wanna re-watch it just to see if my opinion still reflects on how I viewed it years back. That being said, despite the abysmal reviews, this actually looked half-decent. I'll give this a rent but that's about it.

29 something % is not ridiculously low guy.

Are you kidding? You do realize that means only 29% of the critics liked it, so 71% DIDN'T. That's quite a ratio if you ask me. I mean, if you're comparing it to most modern horror films, yeah, it doesn't seem too bad. But s**t, compared to the rest of the pack, that is a lousy score.

horrorfan25 wrote: I remember REALLY enjoying the first but my movie taste at the time was pretty bad. With its ridiculously low rating on RT, I might wanna re-watch it just to see if my opinion still reflects on how I viewed it years back. That being said, despite the abysmal reviews, this actually looked half-decent. I'll give this a rent but that's about it.

I remember REALLY enjoying the first but my movie taste at the time was pretty bad. With its ridiculously low rating on RT, I might wanna re-watch it just to see if my opinion still reflects on how I viewed it years back. That being said, despite the abysmal reviews, this actually looked half-decent. I'll give this a rent but that's about it.

i LOVE (very much) the first movie and this sequel was ok. not amazing but decent. it's a shame there's no bonus stuff on either. i never liked this cover/poster. the marketing for this was wrong right from the get go.